Peak Response of a Nonlinear Beam

This paper proposes a model for estimating peak dynamic response distribution of a nonlinear beam, based on a special class of non-Gaussian stochastic processes. It is shown that the stochastic response of a cantilever beam with geometrically nonlinear behavior can be accurately calibrated with translation processes. Different models to describe the significant bimodal features in the marginal probability density functions of the response time histories are proposed. Lastly, 2 of these models are used to estimate the response peak value distributions and the results are compared. This comparison demonstrates the effects of inaccurate models for the parent response processes on the peaks estimation.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from ASCE
• Authors:
  • Gioffre, Massimiliano
  • Gusella, Vittorio
• Publication Date: 2007-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 963-969
• Serial:
  • Journal of Engineering Mechanics
  • Volume: 133
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9399
  • EISSN: 1943-7889
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jenmdt

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Dynamic structural analysis; Nonlinear systems; Stochastic processes; Structural members
• Uncontrolled Terms: Peak response
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Data and Information Technology; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01076343
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 10 2007 2:15PM